The St. James Cathedral in Port Louis is the oldest Anglican church in Mauritius. The Bishop of Colombo, Reverand James Chapman, consecrated Saint James Cathedral in 1850. The interior of the cathedral is wood-paneled and memorial plaques commemorate important residents of the city.
In the more than 150 years since its inauguration, the church has been restored several times, not only after 1892, when a violent cyclone raged over Mauritius and caused severe destruction throughout the island but also in the recent years.
The cathedral has witnessed various events, including visits from two Archbishops of Canterbury and many members of the Royal Family. In 2025, the Sacred Choral Music competitions of the African Asia Pacific Choir Games will be held in this wonderful building.
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